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The TM technique is an evidence-based, non-religious practice for stress reduction and heightened well-being. The technique allows you to access your deepest inner reserves of calm, clarity and happiness. It's enjoyable to learn and effortless to practice — and it works for you whether you believe in it or not, right from the start.MORE >>

Introductory talks every Thursday 6:30-7:30 • Free Asheville TM Center • 165 E. Chestnut • To register or for more info, just email or call us at 254-4350

It's the natural process of settling inward, beyond the active mind, to the most peaceful, expanded state of awareness—where the mind is silent yet fully awake to its creative potential. In this natural state of restful alertness or pure consciousness,
the brain functions with greater coherence and the body gains deep rest...MORE >>

Can TM help students reduce stress and learn better? NBC Nightly News reports on several schools in San Francisco where over 1,800 students, faculty and administrators have learned the TM technique as part of the David Lynch Foundation's Quiet Time Program—with remarkable results. The report aired December 30, 2014.

A 2013 report from the American Heart Association further confirms that the Transcendental
Meditation technique lowers blood pressure, and recommends
the TM technique for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.
Report from the AHA's journal Hypertension:"All other meditation techniques (including mindfulness) received a 'no benefit level of evidence.’ Thus, other
meditation techniques are not recommended.”MORE >>__________________________________________________________

VIDEO (5:26):The TM technique effectively
alleviates even the most intense stress—traumatic stress.The technique is being offered free of charge on a large scale to students, inner city youth, veterans with PTSD, the homeless and Native Americans on reservations.WATCH >>

VIDEO(2:00):This effortless technique was long lost to society—even in India—until introduced in 1955 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who trained 40,000 teachers and founded meditation centers, schools and universities worldwide.WATCH >>

At the David Lynch Foundation's recent Change Begins Within Gala in New York, Jerry Seinfeld opened the event by sharing his experience with the TM technique. His short performance displays his skills not only as a world class comedian, but as a master communicator. Hilarious and insightful. WATCH >>

Quantum
physicist John Hagelin explains the TM technique as a means to
access the most fundamental field of order at the basis of nature's
functioning—the unified field of natural law—which underlies not onlythe physical world but resides also deep within human consciousness. WATCH >>

VIDEO (4:21):
Dr. Mehmet Oz, heart surgeon and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical School, describes the benefits of the TM technique for
individuals or an entire business. He explains why he practices the technique twice-daily, and why he offered the
program to his family and his employees.WATCH >>

The Asheville's TM Center'sWomen's Meditation Project offers classes especially for women—addressing women's needs and
concerns. Our meetings, group meditations and "Ladies' Teas"give women the chance to make new friends, enjoy one another's company and facilitate their personal growth. WATCH >>

Research studies show that when businesses offer employees the TM technique, job satisfaction and productivity improve markedly. National Institutes of Health senior researcher Norman Rosenthal discusses the TM technique as a proven way to reduce workplace stress, increase creativity and boost performance.WATCH >>

"It's
not something that you do that you go outside of yourself to obtain,"
says Diaz. "It's actually the deepest part of you that you've never had
the tool of opening and accessing... People need to know that they have
that ability...to heal themselves, to regenerate themselves, to restore
themselves." __________________________________________________________

The Comprehensive
Blood and Cancer Center, in California, is the one of the largest
specialized clinics in the U.S. In this short video, the chief physician and his staff share the many ways in which TM practice has transformed the workplace, improved performance and contributed to work-life balance. WATCH >>

In Western culture, yoga has come to mean physical postures known as
asana. In the tradition where yoga comes from, yoga is primarily about
meditation. Not just any meditation—but a specific process known as transcending: 'union' of individual mind with the most expanded, fully awake state of human awareness.MORE >>_____________________________________________

If we're hardwired to experience a natural, rejuvenating fourth
state of consciousness, unlike waking, dreaming or sleep, what is the
consequence of omitting this fourth state from daily life? What happens
to our life when, through twice daily TM practice, we begin experiencing
this rejuvenating fourth state twice a day?MORE >>_____________________________________________

VIDEO:Hosted by TM meditator Soledad O'Brian: Legendary hip-hop impresario and philanthropist Russell Simmons, along with Robert Roth of the David Lynch Foundation, discuss the TM program for veterans with post traumatic stress.MORE >>

Oprah Winfrey takes her camera crew to Fairfield, Iowa, home of Maharishi University and Maharishi School,
to explore this "meditation-based" community. She talks about her
practice of the TM technique and about introducing it to her entire
company of 900 people. WATCH (5:16) >>

Millions
of people worldwide have learned the TM technique—and they all learned
it in the same, simple, systematic way. Still, it's a deeply personal
practice, and one that's yours forever—no one can take it away. Here's
an account of one meditator's personal experience of learning the TM
technique here in Asheville.MORE >>